Front Sill Panel Trim

Front Sill Panel Trim

• Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. It is identical on the passenger side.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Removing






- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to=> [ Instrument Panel Side Cover ] Instrument Panel Side Cover.

- Remove the A-pillar gap cover. Refer to => [ A-Pillar Gap Cover ] A-Pillar Gap Cover.

Driver side:

- Remove the cable operating lever. Refer to => [ Hood Release Lever ] Hood Release Lever.

- Remove the front sill panel trim screw - 2 -.

Procedure for both sides of vehicle:

- Unclip the front sill panel strip - 1 - from the sill panel beginning at the front using the (3409) - arrows -.

- Pull the front sill panel trim toward the rear and out of the footrest.

- Disengage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and remove it.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Be sure to note the following:

• If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

• Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Driver side:

- Engage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and push it into the foot compartment.

Passenger side:

- Slide the front sill panel trim guide into the carpet.

Procedure for both sides of vehicle:

- Clip the front sill panel trim onto the sill panel and stretch the door seal lip.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Front Sill Panel Trim Overview ] Front Sill Panel Trim Overview.